Episode notes
James and Emma explore how a modern security operations function turns signals into effective response. This episode covers Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, SIEM and SOAR, automation, incident handling, threat intelligence, and the architectural choices that help analysts focus on the work that matters. Guest SOC lead Noah Patel explains why analyst attention is a finite defensive resource. Includes recall pauses, exam-focused explanations, and a lighter conversational review.